recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt 

: one that receives : receiver

recipient adjective

Examples of recipient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the heart of the room, the work of four student scholarship recipients—Aneska Ryzada, Giang Luu, Chris Ortiz, and Kineri Shah—was prominently displayed. — Ruby Ford-Dunker, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

The terms of an authorization typically identify the provider or entity permitted to disclose information, which records are included, the date range, the recipient, and the expiration and revocation language. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

The October Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994 for an individual filer, will be sent to recipients in 12 days. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Werner Herzog and Naomi Watts are the recipients of the two honorary awards this year in San Sebastián. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin recipient-, recipiens, present participle of recipere

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing recipient

• co-recipient
• universal recipient

Rhymes for recipient

• incipient
• percipient

Kids Definition

recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 

: one that receives

the recipient of many honors

recipient adjective

Medical Definition

recipient

noun

re·​cip·​i·​ent ri-ˈsip-ē-ənt 

: an individual who receives biological material (as blood or an organ) from a donor